Side chair, Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company, ca. 1875

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Side chair, ca. 1875, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Black walnut, 48 3/4 x 25 1/2 x 23 in. ( x x cm), Furniture, Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company (active ca. 1859–1910), This side chair, along with a matching armchair and cabinet, was made for Pottier and Stymus’ display at the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia. This seminal event offered unprecedented exposure to potential patrons and sparked the nation’s preference for the Aesthetic style

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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